CONTEMPORARY DANCE VIDEOS
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"Imago Ep.I: Orientation"
by Die Wolke Art Group
Interesting and beutiful hybrid between a dance film and a narrative short.
David Dowling, videographer for the modern dance company Rebollar Dance is working to get out the importance of video blogging and filming rehearsals to help promote modern dance. Here’s an example of his work. Thanks David!:
You can learn more about David’s work here: www.youtube.com/IsItModern
I live and die; drowning I burn to death
by David Chavannes
Last experimental contemporary dance video piece by David Chavannes. It is intended as a three screen loop installation. Find more information here: I live and die; drowning I burn to death
RITES
by Chameleon
Here’s an example of tremendous technical virtuosity outside of the territories of classical ballet…
Body Remix - Goldberg Variations
by Marie Chouinard
Marie Chouinard... a celebrity in the field of transformations of the body (which is a big affair for contemporary dance).
GLOW
by Chunky Move
See this fantastic and original approach of the use of technology... one of contemporary dance's favourite toys...
DANCE AND GUITAR SOUNDSCAPE
by Lorenzo McLovin
Here's a beautiful example of a dancer with a great sense of music and the musicality of dance.
FRAGMENTOS DEL SILENCIO
by José D. Flórez. Contact: jdflorex[at]hotmail.es
Notice the great balance between dance and audiovisual work; interesting music as well.
SUPERCEDURE
by Method Contemporary Dance
Lots of energy expenditure! ... notice their exceptional jumping style.
Thought of You
by Ryan Woodward
I just couldn't hold from posting this here. I find it amazing to see that people from other artistic languages have a close perception of what we do...
This guy really deserves a big hug...
More info about the film here.
The cost of living (2004)
by DV8 PHysical Theater
DV8... already a 'classic' of video dance. This is just a tiny example, so I recommend you to search for them and watch their whole work. It's just amazing.
Little Dreams
by Wilkie Branson
Little Dreams from Wilkie Branson on Vimeo.
Little Dreams from Wilkie Branson on Vimeo.
An independent short dance animation about dreams, aspirations and fears. Made with over 4000 hand cut characters over the period of a year.
If you have any questions about the workflow please ask and I’ll be happy to answer.
By Wilkie Branson.
Performers: Wilkie Branson, Mariana Camiloti, Joêl Daniel, Femi Oyewole, Shantala Pépe, & Letitia Simpson.
Music: Benji Bower & Kathleen Milton Fitzpatrick
Special Thanks: Shantala Pèpe
Camera: Sony NEX7 with 28mm and 50mm prime lenses & Sony EX1.
Grip: Kessler pocket Jib Pro & Cineslider
Compositing: After Effects CC
Edit: Final Cut Pro 7
www.wilkiebranson.net
Here's another example of how contemporary dance relates to technologies. Notice how a simple choreography can create an amazing emotional effect.
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